Darius Rucker Announces True Believers Tour with Eli Young Band and David Nail

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Darius Rucker has announced his 2014 nationwide headline tour. He will be joined by Eli Young Band and David Nail. Dates through March 9 have already been released, with more to follow. Read more in the press release: It’s been a record year for Darius Rucker. Arguably one of the most applauded singles of the Read More

2013 CMA Awards Predictions, Wishes, and Woes

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Just a few days before the 47th Annual CMA Awards we make an attempt at predicting the whims of the CMA voters. I don’t even agree with the nominations this year (where the heck is Brad Paisley??!) so I am ready for plenty of eye-rolls and “seriously?” on Wednesday evening. Check back on November 6 Read More

Luke Bryan Back On Top Of Country Albums Chart

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After a fall to number three last week, Luke Bryan regains his hold of the number one album in country music, according to Billboard. Scotty McCreery slides back to land in the number two spot with his sophomore album. Willie Nelson continues to hang out in the top five with his new album To All Read More

This Week’s Top Country Songs Remain Relatively Unchanged; Luke Bryan Number One

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The top four country songs, according to Billboard, remain the same this week. Tim McGraw leads his ‘Southern Girl’ into the top five, while Keith Urban’s duet with Miranda Lambert gains one space on the chart. Another favorite of mine, ‘Sunny and 75’ breaks into the top ten this week. Billboard Country Songs Chart (November Read More

Pearl Jam’s ‘Sirens’ Takes Over Mediabase Triple A Chart #1 Spot

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Pearl Jam rises to the top of the Mediabase Triple A chart with ‘Sirens,’ pushing Avicii‘s dance-folk anthem, ‘Wake Me Up!’ to #2.   Mediabase Triple A Chart (October 28, 2013): 1. ‘Sirens’ – Pearl Jam 2. ‘Wake Me Up!’ – Avicii 3. ‘Royals’ – Lorde 4. ‘Let Her Go’ – Passenger 5. ‘Shake’ – Read More

BMI’s 10 Questions with…Florida Georgia Line

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At country radio, and a little ways beyond, 2013 was the year of Florida Georgia Line. After years of working hard on a song catalog, relentless touring, and navigating Music Row, the duo finally broke through at the close of 2012. A pivotal partner in their success is BMI. The performance rights organization assisted Brian Read More

Blake Shelton’s ‘Mine Would Be You’ Stays #1 in Canada for Third Week

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Canadian country radio can’t get enough of Blake Shelton‘s ‘Mine Would Be You’ and keep the tune at #1 for a third week. Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, and Tim Hicks all join the party with ‘We Were Us’ at #9, and ‘Buzz, Buzz, Buzzing’ at #10, respectively.   Canadian Mediabase Country Singles Chart (October 29, Read More

Bobby Bare, “Cowboy” Jack Clement, and Kenny Rogers Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame

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This past weekend, Bobby Bare, the late “Cowboy” Jack Clement, and Kenny Rogers were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame during the annual Medallion Ceremony. This year’s event was held in the new CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Read More

Songwriter Phil O’Donnell Inducted into New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame

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Nashville songwriter Phil O’Donnell traveled back to his native Canada last week where he was inducted into the New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame. He shared the honor with Marc Durelle, the late Gary Burgess, Larry Mattson and Johnny Storm. The ceremony, hosted by Gary Morris, was held on October 19. O’Donnell traveled to Read More